Aldehyde fragrance intermediate
Tetrahydrothiopyran-3-carboxaldehyde
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A sulphur-containing aldehyde used as a fragrance building block. Aldehyde plus thioether chemistry can be irritating and sensitising, with little public data on cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Used as a fragrance intermediate
- Provides sulphurous aroma notes at very low levels
Known concerns
- Aldehydes are common skin and eye irritants
- Sulphur-containing aldehydes can be potent sensitisers
- Very limited cosmetic safety review available
- Trace impurity profile not transparent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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